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Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska, on the Alaska Panhandle. It was formerly a city first incorporated in 1900 that was re-incorporated as a borough on June 25, 2007. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city was 862. However, the population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 900,000 visitors. The port of Skagway is a popular stop for cruise ships, and the tourist trade is a big part of the business of Skagway. The White Pass and Yukon Route narrow gauge railroad, part of the area's mining past, is now in operation purely for the tourist trade and runs throughout the summer months. Skagway is also part of the setting for Jack London's book The Call of the Wild. Skagway (originally spelled Skaguay) is from the Tlingit name for the area, "Skagua" or "Shgagwèi" meaning "a windy place with 'white caps on the water."

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What is tax law?

Tax law is the codified system of laws that describes taxes on economic transactions. Tax attorneys advise and represent individuals and businesses on all types of tax issues -- including income tax, payroll tax, property tax, and estate and gift taxes. Tax attorneys ensure that their clients are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and represent taxpayers in enforcement proceedings initiated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or state taxation agencies.

Answers to tax law issues in Alaska

What are the tax consequences of death?

In the administration of any estate of a person who has passed away, there may be significant tax consequences. An...

What are the basics of tax law?

At the federal level, the primary tax is the income tax. Most know this form of taxation by the completion of the...

Can the IRS take my house if l owe back taxes?

The IRS can seize just about anything you own-including your home and pension plans. There is a list of items exempt...

Will my estate have to pay taxes after I die?

The federal government imposes estate taxes only if your property is worth more than a certain amount at your death...

How are corporations taxed?

Most types of businesses-sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations that have qualified for subchapter S...

What are the tax consequences of operating as a non-profit corporation?

Non-profits will want to apply for and obtain federal and state nonprofit tax exemptions. Many groups don't want to...

What can be done to report tax fraud to the IRS?

The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 made significant changes to the Informants Reward Program under the False...